Global oil prices experienced a notable uptick on Friday, poised to conclude the week with a modest increase, as ceasefire talks in Gaza faced complications following the deaths of over 100 Palestinians awaiting aid delivery.

Oil prices surge amid Gaza ceasefire talks complications and tensions in West Asia

Dozens of lawmakers stormed out of Britain's Parliament during a vote on a ceasefire in Gaza. The uproar followed a decision by the speaker to ignore precedent and allow a crucial vote. The decision helped the opposition Labour party to avoid a largescale rebellion among its own lawmakers over its position on the Israel Hamas War. Lawmakers from the governing conservatives and the opposition Scottish national party left the debating chamber in protest. Watch to know more!

UK: Chaos in British parliament over Gaza ceasefire vote

The United States on Tuesday (Feb 20) again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Thirteen council members voted in favour of the Algerian-drafted text, while Britain abstained as Hamas condemned the move saying it amounted to giving Israel the "green light" to carry out "more massacres".

Israel-Hamas war: US again vetoes UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire

In an open letter, Berlinale workers call for an "immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages" in Gaza and demand "stronger institutional leadership" from the Berlin Festival on the issue.

Berlin Film Festival 2024: Berlinale workers demand 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

Top officials from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Egypt, Qatar, and Israel convened in Paris on Sunday (Jan 28) in a concerted effort to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, news agency AFP reported citing sources close to the negotiations.

Israel-Hamas war: Focus on Paris talks to broker two-month ceasefire in Gaza

The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed the proposed demand by the other United Nations Security Council countries for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, in a bid to shield its longtime ally.

US vetoes UNSC resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, says it would ‘benefit’ Hamas

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian marchers took to the streets in London, United Kingdom, on Saturday (Nov 25) with antisemitic banners on display, despite police warnings, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Antisemitic banners displayed during pro-Palestinian march in London, call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has dismissed reports about the White House spokesperson’s statement that Israel has agreed to a daily four-hour humanitarian pause in northern Gaza starting Thursday (Nov 9).

PM Netanyahu refutes US claim that Israel agreed to daily 4-hour 'humanitarian pause' in war with Hamas

A United States Senate hearing was interrupted by a pro-Palestinian demonstration, on Tuesday (Oct 31) while Washington’s top diplomat and defence secretary were said to be in the midst of arguing in favour of President Joe Biden’s request to Congress for a whopping $106 billion security package, including funds for Ukraine and Israel.

Watch | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt US Senate hearing demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Muslim Americans have said they would work to mobilise millions of Muslim voters to withhold votes toward the re-election of US President Joe Biden next year unless he takes steps to implement a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip where Israeli forces launched an offensive in response to attacks by Hamas on October 7.

Muslim Americans to Biden: No votes for you if no ceasefire in Gaza

This week on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the region's biggest conflict in years. A ceasefire is holding in Gaza after 11 days of fighting between Israel and Hamas. As U.S. President Joe Biden dispatches his top diplomat Antony Blinken to hold peace, who will help rebuild Gaza? For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post Episode 31: Who will help rebuild Gaza?

In the tiny coastal strip of Gaza, children live under fear. They are scared that any moment could be their last. In The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you about the mental scars that the children of Gaza bear. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post: Gaza's children face brunt of conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that his country and Egypt are working together to reinforce a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. Egypt has longstanding relations with both sides in the conflict and played a key role in brokering the ceasefire after 11 days of violence, in coordination with the United States.

Blinken says US and Egypt are working closely to reinforce Gaza ceasefire

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reached Jerusalem after 11 days of rocket-fire & killings. The visit is aimed at 'cementing' the ceasefire. Palki Sharma asks: Can America really claim credit for peace?

Gravitas: Why is Antony Blinken in Israel?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel, four days after Gaza ceasefire was announced. Blinken and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks and pledged to rebuilt Gaza together. Humanitarian aid and a long term peace deal are on their priority list.

Blinken pledges US support to rebuilt Gaza without helping Hamas

Blinken says US will tackle humanitarian crisis in Gaza without helping Hamas

US President Joe Biden called Egypt’s President Abdelfattah al-Sisi to discuss strengthening the Gaza ceasefire, urgent humanitarian aid to the strip and international reconstruction efforts. The two leaders also discussed ways to revive the peace process between Israel and Palestine.

US President Biden discusses Gaza ceasefire with Egypt's Sisi

Palestinian leaders in Gaza agreed to a ceasefire with Israel on Monday to end a deadly two-day escalation in violence that threatened to widen into war, officials with knowledge of the deal said.

Palestinians agree to Gaza ceasefire: Hamas sources

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